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•16w

I have grand i10 for last ten years. My daily driving is 120 km and mostly on smooth highway. Now I want to buy a new car for daily commute. My budget is 12 lakhs. I want a car which gives good mileage. Good safety and good driving dynamics.

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•16w

In your case, a diesel engine is a no-brainer given your high daily running. The Tata Altroz diesel would be an ideal upgrade. It is newly refreshed, gets a trusty diesel engine, 5-star safety, and planted, confidence-inspiring handling.

Your commute is mostly smooth highway, so the Altroz feels steady at 100-120 km/h and the steering weights up predictably, which reduces fatigue over 120 km days. The diesel is frugal, so fewer fuel stops and its torque make mid‑range overtakes easy. 

A thing to note is that the diesel engine is audible at idle and there’s mild turbo‑lag below about 1,800 rpm, so quick bursts may need a downshift.

Your budget allows the Accomplished S variant, which is the top of the line that is feature-packed with a 360-degree camera, wireless connectivity, sunroof, cruise control and ambient lighting, among others. 

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•15w

Im a working person , I want to use a daily use car for office,it may run upto 60 km,which car gives better mileage???

•16w

Hi, I have grand i10 sportz for last ten years. Weekly driving is 100 to 120 km and mostly on smooth highway. Now I want to buy a new car. My budget is below 10 Lakh. I want a car which gives good mileage maruti fronx, kia sonat, Mahindra XUV 3XO or tata punch

•16w

My daily commute is 70km through moving traffic in Mumbai. Il looking to get a mini SUV kind of car with CNG. Budget would be 8-9 lakhs

•16w

What about Honda elevate cvt transmission .is it any lagging in running. Or ant AT transmission vehicle

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I am planning to buy an electric car with a budget of around Rs. 30L as a family car. Which EV offers the best value for money in this price range? I also want to consider its resale value after 5-6 years. Which model would you recommend?

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The best all-rounder when it comes to EVs at the Rs 30 lakh price range is the Mahindra XEV 9S. For one, it's a large vehicle with three rows of seats, giving you maximum space at this price. You also get plenty of choice in the form of three battery pack options, depending on your requirement, and on top of it all, it's loaded with features. For Cars Under 30 lakhs, you could get one of the top two variants - Pack Three or Pack Three Above - with all the bells and whistles and the largest battery pack. It also packs in strong performance, with a 286hp motor mounted on the rear axle, as well as good range from the large battery - around 480km in real-world usage. Another strong option is the newly launched Tata Sierra EV. While not as large as the XEV 9S and without the third row of seats, its front and second row are incredibly spacious and comfortable, and it has a large boot too. The better news is that you get the top variant at around Rs 28 lakh, on road, and this not only gets you a similar feature set to the Mahindra, but also a battery and range figure that's almost as good. Moreover, this also gets you a dual-motor AWD setup with even greater performance. In outright terms, the seven-seat XEV is a better value, but if you have no need for the third row, the Sierra might work better for you.Resale value on any EV at present is not going to be as good as an equivalent petrol car, due to various factors, such as uncertainty around the condition and quality of the battery after several years of use. With that in mind, a strong brand and popular model are likely to give a better resale value, and both these are popular models from popular brands, so they should be as good as it can get.

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•1d

What is the best SUV to buy under Rs. 15 lakh for a tall person who is 6'3" tall?

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•9h

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•1w

I drive approximately 3,000 km per month, with the majority of my travel on highways. I'm looking to buy a 7-seater vehicle, preferably a diesel automatic or a long-range EV, that I can comfortably use for around 2 lakh km. One of my key requirements is that all three rows should offer comfortable seating, as the vehicle will often be used for family travel over long distances. I'm also concerned about the future of diesel vehicles in India, especially since I frequently travel to metro cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad, although I live in a Tier-2 city. My budget is around 27 lakh. Considering my driving pattern, long-term ownership plans, reliability, running costs, comfort, and future regulations, which vehicle would you recommend?

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•9h

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•1w

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•5d

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Posted on: 29 Mar 2026